FEBRUARY 7, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 28 WINTER TEXAN TIMES NOWAVAILABLE ONLINE www.WinterTexanTimes.com 2022 Park Directory 2023 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: Park Directory i RIO GRANDE VALLEY MOBILE HOME & RV & 2022-2023 0 EDITION Page 3 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide 2023-2024 Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide Vol. 26, No. 1 2023-2024 Edition Published by Nexus Publishing, LLC 1217 N. Conway Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 580-7800 www.wintertexantimes.com © Copyright 2023 by Nexus Publishing, LLC. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express consent of the publisher. All rights reserved. WELCOME ABOUT THE COVER Top Photo: The La Lomita Chapel, the namesake for the present city of Mission, offers an important glimpse into the history of Mission and South Texas. Constructed from adobe, the chapel was built in 1865 by Rene Guyard, a French merchant and devout Roman Catholic, on the La Lomita Ranch he purchased in 1845. It continues as a religious shrine and popular site for historians. For more information about the La Lomita, read their listing on page 10. (Photo by Carina A. Brunson) Bottom Photos: Gladys Porter Zoo is one of the top zoos in the country. The zoo combines education and conservation with their displays, animals, and breeding programs. The zoo is home to over 500 species of plants and animals. This camel was born in 2021 at the zoo. (Photo courtesy of Gladys Porter Zoo) The Mission Chamber holds a Winter Texan Fiesta every year in March to show their appreciation to the Winter Texans that visit the Valley each year. The event features culture, food, a market, and entertainment. (Photo by Carina A. Brunson) The Valley has many parks to enjoy birding. This Kiskadee was spotted at the Hidalgo Pumphouse, one of the World Birding Centers and a historic landmark from 1909. (Photo by Herb Moering) Whether you prefer nature and the outdoors, historical sites, parks, fishing, boating, or parasailing over the surf at South Padre Island, the Rio Grande Valley has it all. Visitors can enjoy all the Valley has to offer year-round due to the Valley’s mild winter weather. Over 100,000 Winter Texans stay for the winter season to enjoy our warm, subtropical climate with an average temperature of 65-70 degrees. Winter Texans are not the only ones who have discovered the Rio Grande Valley. Birding, butterfly, and nature enthusiasts from all parts of the country come to the Valley every year, attracted by the 545 species of birds and 330 butterfly species that are either native to the area or that migrate through the Valley each year. Because of its neo-tropical climate, the Rio Grande Valley is home to many tropical birds that can be seen nowhere else in the United States. It is also a major bird migration corridor with two major flyways converging here. The Rio Grande Valley is also a place full of history. From battle sites to the only lighthouse on the gulf shores, to museums with artifacts, to chapels, historic homes, and old stores. Every Valley city has a story to tell. Whether you are a Winter Texan, a family with young children, or just someone that enjoys the outdoors, history and culture, the Rio Grande Valley has something to offer everyone. Inside you will find beautiful maps that pinpoint featured locations throughout the Valley. We have broken up the area into eight regions, so whatever area you are visiting, you have a map to see what is close to you. With all there is to see and do in the Rio Grande Valley, we hope you enjoy your stay! Inside this guide Points of Interest ............................................ 4 RGV Regional Map & Index ..................27-30 Golfers’Paradise ........................................... 31 World Class Birding & Nature Sites .......49-52 Valley Birding & Nature Events .................. 53 Valley Chamber Offices ............................... 54 To The Rio Grande Valley Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: 2023-2024 Edition -20 Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Published By: 2023-2024 Edition PARKS From pg. 14 Craft Show - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch 10:30 to Noon. Craft Sale - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8am-Noon, Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Main Hall. Craft Sale - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, All crafters are welcome to come and sell their crafts and/or products. $5pp per table rental. Contact Lynn Johnson with any questions or to reserve your tables, 715-417-0320. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. Craft Fair Vendors Wanted - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Craft Fair 2/29/24. Tables $10, electric $15. Looking for vendors. Plus Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With call Joe Saltel, $5pp. Burger Fry and Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am, 1/2 lb. burgers are $7pp, home style baked beans, starting at 11:30 a.m. Music Jam starts at 1 p.m. 4224 S. Conway Ave. Musical Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm, Rec Hall, lunch available $. Musicians and listeners welcomed. Gate’s open. 1900 Grace Ave. Country/Variety Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, 215 S. Valley View Rd. Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 1-3:30pm, Food served from 11:00 - 12:30 before the Jam. Participants and spectators are welcome. 300 S. Bryan Rd. Jam Music Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come to play/sing or just listen. BYOB and snacks. All welcome. Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 1-3pm, 2100 Vernon. Open Acoustic Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm, Whether you love to play music, dance, or just listen, you’re invited to our Open Acoustic Jam every Wednesday afternoon. Everyone is welcome! Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Fresh Breath, pass the hat. Karaoke - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 3-6pm, Open to the public. No charge, dinner served for fee. Social Hour - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Regan James, pass the hat. Come join us and dance to your favorite songs. Kitchen open, free ice. Office: 956969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Happy Hour - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Live music rotating each week. Snacks for sale as well as our homemade pizza. Rock & Roll Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, With The Esquiers. Mission Bell Ballroom. Biscuit/Sausage Gravy & Pancake Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, Serving all you care to eat: biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce, and coffee. Bring your own table service. $7pp. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83 Dinner Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, 5:30pm, Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Show: 7-8:45 p.m. The Night Ryders, $18pp. Pre-sale tickets for dinner/show combo only. Deadline for advance tickets 2/7. Show only tickets $8pp at the door. 400 N Va Verde Rd. Valentine’s Day Dinner Show - Chimney Park, Mission, 6pm, Mark Merchant, $20pp advance. Chicken florentine, Spring mix salad with strawberry vinaigrette, blended rice, green beans, bread sticks, desert, and drinks. Mark Merchant’s show is one you will never forget! He has appeared around the world and on national TV including Jay Leno. His acclaimed comedy ventriloquist brings you an evening of the very best moments in comedy. Rated H for Hilarious! For more info, 402-630-0492. King and Queen Coronation - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 6-6:30pm. Valentine Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30pm, Square dance with The Baldwins on rounds. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice. Bring snacks to share. Valentine Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow, $12pp advance/$14pp door. Valentine Dance - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, Jamie G & Adel’s, $10pp. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May and the Southern Knights, $8pp. BYOB. Main Hall. 101 E. Sioux Rd. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, Encore Show - Project Presley: Beyond ‘77 - what if Elvis had lived on. Friendship Hall, reserved seating. Tickets are $17pp, $18pp, & $21pp. Park gate open 7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concessions $. Ticket Sale 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Activity Office, 956-4257448. 1900 Grace Ave. Valentine’s Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, It’s Valentine’s Day! Grab your sweetheart, your friends, whoever fills your heart with joy, and bring them over to the huge dance floor at Park Place Estates. Diego & Edith will be serenading us with love songs & plenty of non-love songs, too! Setups will be available. BYOB. $10pp. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Mayhem - Paul May comedian, $9pp. Valentine’s Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Buck Hollow, $9pp. Valentine’s Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $12pp. Valentine’s Dance - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Justin Terry $9pp. Multi-talented artist hailing from Knoxville, TN with a passion for music and acting, captivating audiences with his dynamic performance and infectious energy. BYOB, concession open, 50/50 raffle. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Shake, Rattle and Roll, $8pp at the door. Come see the famous Shake, Rattle and Roll ladies. Concessions available. 100 N. Valley View Rd. Valentine’s Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $10pp. BYOB. 50/50, door prize. Public welcome. 2100 Vernon. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Night Howlers, $10pp. Dance/Show - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Route 66, $8pp. Valentine’s Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Double Decker, $7pp.
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